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Trekking Trails recommended route Stage 12

Welterbesteig Wachau 12: Rossatz-Unterbergern

Trekking Trails · Donau-Niederösterreich
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    The most beautiful view of Dürnstein and the scenic Bergerner Höhe await us on this route. From Rossatz, we hike through the nature reserve on the Toter Berg and over the Pemexel with a stop at the Ferdinandswarte to the picturesque village of Unterbergern.

    moderate
    Distance 13.9 km
    4:00 h
    335 m
    263 m
    518 m
    198 m

    Welterbesteig Wachau: From Rossatz to Unterbergern

    From the winegrowing village of Rossatz, our hike leads between the natural Danube floodplain "Pritzenau" and orchards to a wonderful sandy beach on the Danube. Through the Rossatz vineyards and the nature reserve on the Toter Berg, we hike through the Dunkelsteinerwald forest up to the 508 m high Pemexel with a view towards Krems. Over the scenic Bergerner Höhe, we reach our stage destination Unterbergern along idyllic field and meadow paths with an inviting break at the Ferdinandswarte.

    Author’s recommendation

    According to the habitats Danube and dry grasslands there is an extremelysuccessful conservation brochure: “"Natura Trail Rossatz/Wachau", www.nfi.at   (section Natura Trails). The information folder is a good addition to the hiking tour.

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    Difficulty
    T1 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    518 m
    Lowest point
    198 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 16.64%Dirt road 25.31%Forested/wild trail 40.19%Path 16.04%Road 1.80%Unknown 0%
    Asphalt
    2.3 km
    Dirt road
    3.5 km
    Forested/wild trail
    5.6 km
    Path
    2.2 km
    Road
    250 m
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    0 m
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    Safety information

    Emergency call mountain rescue Wachau:140

    Tips and suggestions

    Places to eat/opening hours

    Best of Wachau: You can find the most renowned and recommended gastronomic and accommodation establishments in the UNESCO World Heritage Wachau at Best of Wachau, www.bestof-wachau.at 

    In Rührsdorf 17 is the country inn Familie Essl, www.winzerstueberl.at , Tel: 02714/6384.

    Karinas Gast-Stüberl (church square Rossatz), open all year, Tel: 0664 5385262

    Overnight stays are possible in Rossatz, Rossatzbach, and Unterbergern.

    Wine taverns are located in Rossatz, Rossatzbach. Please observe the current heuriger calendar

    The stamp station is located in the center of Bergern near the bus stop.

    For simple and convenient planning of the routes, the Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal app is recommended. Simply download for Android or iPhone.

    Public transport

    Travel to Rossatz is possible with the Wachau buses of line 720 Krems-Rossatz-Melk or Melk-Rossatz-Krems from the train stations Melk or Krems. 

    Unterbergen can be reached by regional bus 489.

    There is a Nextbike rental station in Rossatz at the campsite, www.nextbike.at

    Bike ferry Rossatz-Dürnstein: 

    In April and October only Fri, Sat, and Sun, public holidays from 10:00 to 17:00. In May and September daily from 9:30 to 18:00. In June, July, and August Mon-Fri from 9:30 to 18:00, Sat, Sun, and public holidays from 9:00 to 18:30.

    Directions

    A1 to the Melk exit, then continue on B33 to Rossatz or from Mautern on the country road to Unterbergern

    Parking

    At the public parking lots in Rossatz (Mettener Platz near the church square or below the church square) or in the center of Unterbergern.

    Coordinates

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    48.396655, 15.505241
    DMS
    48°23'48.0"N 15°30'18.9"E
    UTM
    33U 537398 5360511
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    Equipment

    Sturdy hiking boots, rain protection, sufficient drinks and snacks, as well as a Wachau hiking map and a heuriger calendar. You can find a list of equipment at www.welterbesteig.at under the category Service/Tips.

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated using German as the source language

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    Difficulty
    T1 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    13.9 km
    Duration
    4:00 h
    Ascent
    335 m
    Descent
    263 m
    Highest point
    518 m
    Lowest point
    198 m
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